better stick to frogs LEGS....thanks John P.
Animated Frog's Genitals -- Okay for TV?
LONDON (Reuters) - Despite complaints from 60 people,
Britain's advertising regulators said Wednesday there is
nothing inappropriate about the genitals of an animated frog
whose high-pitched squeals are sold as a mobile phone ringtone.
Television adverts of the motorcycle-riding Crazy Frog, who
is drawn with a broad smile and a tiny penis, run frequently on
British television, amusing, baffling and annoying viewers.
"While unusual for an animated model of this type to be
shown with genitalia, no sexual or inappropriate references
were made about its anatomy," the UK's Advertising Standards
Authority said.
Twenty-two people complained they were worried children
might see the advertising, which also promotes screen savers
and mobile videos. Five parents said they were embarrassed by
questions their children had asked.
Other viewers simply found the commercial annoying and
thought it was shown too often.
"We appreciate that the frequent broadcast of the same, or
similar commercials can be annoying to some viewers," the ASA
said. "However, it is for the advertiser and broadcaster to
decide how often a particular advertisement is shown."
Because the ads contain a text number to place an order,
they are barred from being shown during children's programs,
and the ASA said there were no reports of children being
concerned by the advert.